Name: One-Dime Blues
Brand: Rounder Select
SKU: 18426
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One-Dime Blues

Rating

Album: One-Dime Blues
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Never Let Your Deal Go Down	More Info...
2)	One-dime Blues	More Info...
3)	Knoxville Rag	More Info...
4)	Broken Hearted Blues	More Info...
5)	Lost John	More Info...
6)	Dewdrop	More Info...
7)	Going Down The Road Feeling Bad	More Info...
8)	Near The Cross I Watch and Pray	More Info...
9)	Spanish Fandango	More Info...
10)	Round My Back Door Selling Coal	More Info...
11)	But On The Other Hand Baby	More Info...
12)	Crow Jane	More Info...
13)	John Henry	More Info...
14)	Alabama Wagonwheel	More Info...
15)	Bully Of The Town	More Info...
16)	Going To The Racetrack	More Info...
17)	Police Dog Blues	More Info...
18)	Marching Jaybird	More Info...
19)	Railroad Bill	More Info...
20)	Carolina Breakdown	More Info...

Album: One-Dime Blues
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Never Let Your Deal Go Down	More Info...
2)	One-dime Blues	More Info...
3)	Knoxville Rag	More Info...
4)	Broken Hearted Blues	More Info...
5)	Lost John	More Info...
6)	Dewdrop	More Info...
7)	Going Down The Road Feeling Bad	More Info...
8)	Near The Cross I Watch and Pray	More Info...
9)	Spanish Fandango	More Info...
10)	Round My Back Door Selling Coal	More Info...
11)	But On The Other Hand Baby	More Info...
12)	Crow Jane	More Info...
13)	John Henry	More Info...
14)	Alabama Wagonwheel	More Info...
15)	Bully Of The Town	More Info...
16)	Going To The Racetrack	More Info...
17)	Police Dog Blues	More Info...
18)	Marching Jaybird	More Info...
19)	Railroad Bill	More Info...
20)	Carolina Breakdown	More Info...

Performer Notes

Etta Baker was born in North Carolina in 1913 and was influenced by the music of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This is a collection of mostly acoustic guitar instrumentals from the 78 year old artist whose previous recording, "Instrumental Music of the Southern Appalachians" on the Tradition Records label, was released in 1956.
Personnel: Etta Baker (vocals, guitar, banjo); Cora Phillips (guitar).
Guitarist/vocalist Etta Baker hadn't made any recordings or even been in a studio since 1956 before making the 20 numbers comprising this CD. But judging from the arresting vocals, prickly accompaniment, and commanding presence she displayed on each song, it seemed as if she had been cutting tracks daily. Baker moved from sassy and combative blues tunes like "Never Let Your Deal Go Down" and "But on the Other Hand Baby" to chilling numbers like "Police Dog Blues," novelty tunes, double-entendre cuts, folk pieces, and even country-flavored material. Singing and playing in vintage Piedmont style with a two- and three-finger technique, Etta Baker offers timeless, memorable performances. ~ Ron Wynn

Professional Reviews

Option (Jan/Feb 92) - Recommended - "...There is a wealth of traditional music here, mainly from the black Appalachian blues of the early part of the century...This disc is a treasure."

Blues & Rhythm (Nov 91, p.21) - "...one of the most enjoyable releases for many years...an intimate collection and it is as if you were in her parlour at home. The songs are well chosen and the guitar playing is clear, confident and full of joy..."